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We achieved triple Gold in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – for student experience, for student outcomes, and overall. This Gold award recognises student experience and outcomes which are typically outstanding.

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Student experience
Students win Royal Television Society award for Exceptional Technical Achievement
Industry honour goes to an exceptional group of recent graduates from Solent's Department of Film and Media.
4 April 2025
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General news
£80K boosts start-up success in the south
Students and graduates at Solent are turning their business ideas into reality, supported by funding and expert advice.
3 April 2025
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Research
Pioneering research to tackle work-related ill-health in maritime sector
Researchers are collaborating with industry partners to address work-related ill-health among maritime workers.
31 March 2025
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Research
Trifoiler demonstrator enters sea trials stage
Solent's project with Chartwell Marine and Newcastle Marine Services has entered the test phase.
28 March 2025